West Indies’ First Innings
The third and final Test match between England and West Indies is underway in Birmingham. Batting first, West Indies were all out for 282 runs in their first innings. Alsari Joseph was their standout bowler, taking 4 wickets.
England’s Response
England’s innings started poorly, with the team at 38 for 3 by the end of the opening day. The second day saw Ally Pope (10 runs) and Harry Brook (2 runs) dismissed early, leaving England at a precarious 54 for 5. However, the lower order stepped up to rescue the team from a crisis.
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- Joe Root scored a crucial 87 runs.
- Captain Ben Stokes contributed 54 runs.
- Jamie Smith narrowly missed a century with 95 runs.
- Chris Woakes added 62 runs.
England eventually scored 376 runs in 75.4 overs, taking a 94-run lead. Jayden Seals also performed well for West Indies, taking 3 wickets, while Shamar Joseph picked up 2 wickets.
West Indies’ Second Innings
Starting their second innings with a 94-run deficit, West Indies ended the second day at 33 for 2. Alik Athanas was unbeaten on 5 runs, and Michael Lewis was on 18 runs. Today is the third day of the match, with West Indies needing to build a strong innings to stay in contention.
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Joe Root’s Milestone
Joe Root’s score of 87 runs in this match has brought his total Test runs to 12,027 in 143 matches. With this achievement, he has surpassed the legendary Brian Lara, who previously held the 7th spot on the all-time highest run-scorer list in Test cricket with 11,953 runs. Root’s performance has been instrumental in England’s comeback in this Test match.
Where to Watch and How to Follow the Match:
- TV: The match is being broadcast live on Sky Sports.
- Online Streaming: Fans can stream the match live on the Sky Go app and Hotstar.
- Live Scores: Real-time updates and scores are available on MyFinal11 and the ICC’s official website
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